Engineering Your Future registration open in five third level organisations

22 January 2016

Engineering Your Future is a week-long, hands-on programme for Transition Year students who have an interest in science and maths

Engineering Your Future (EYF) registration has opened in five third level organisations. EYF is a week-long, hands-on programme for Transition Year students who have an interest in science and maths. It is designed to introduce them to the exciting and diverse world of engineering.

Hosted by a number of colleges around the country, the Engineering Your Future programme provides a week of exposure to the various engineering disciplines. Attending students gain a meaningful, practical insight into engineering at third level and as a career – interacting with lecturers and graduates, taking part in workshops and meeting engineers during industry visits.

The programme, supported by STEPS and hosted by a number of third-level institutes throughout Ireland, offers Transition Year students the opportunity to:

Gain a better understanding of the skills required of engineers and the career opportunities available to qualified engineers.

Learn about the disciplines and technologies making up the exciting world of engineering.

Meet engineers at various stages in their careers and hear about their experiences.

Gain an in-depth understanding of the diversity of engineering at third level and its subject content.

Experience what engineers do on a daily basis through industry visits.

In 2015, seven third-level institutes took part in the programme: UCD, DIT, CIT, IT Carlow, Athlone IT, IT Tallaght and University of Limerick. The colleges taking part in 2016 include:

Places are limited, and the application process is competitive. In terms of students surveyed who took part in EYF 2015, 100 per cent said they would recommend the programme to a friend.

Programme format

The suggested format for the EYF week is:

A five-day event, usually from 9am to 4pm;

A defined schedule for the week, to include interactive talks and presentations; hands-on, group-based activities; visits to local industry; and some social elements;

Coordinated interaction with engineering faculty, with potential to include lecturers, graduates, administrative staff, current students.

Third-level commitment

It’s recommended that colleges secure internal support in the following areas:

A key contact in the engineering department to co-ordinate and manage the week;

Support from each engineering school; it’s suggested that each school lead an activity;

Assistants – Masters or PhD students who can help out on the ground during the week.

Support from STEPS

STEPS can provide support in the following areas:

Seed funding;

Advice on how to develop, implement and evaluate the week;

Marketing and promotion of the week to our database of teachers and parents;

Registration and payment processing;

Evaluation of the programme and long-term tracking of student participants;

Assistance with arranging industry visits.

Student selection

Selection of students is at the discretion of the college. Students must meet certain criteria, specified by the college. Registration is hosted on the STEPS website. A list of applicants is sent to the college by the STEPS team. Once students are selected, they are invited to book and pay a small fee through the STEPS online booking system.

Engineering Your Future (EYF) registration has opened in five third level organisations. EYF is a week-long, hands-on programme for Transition Year students who have an interest in science and maths. It is designed to introduce them to the exciting and diverse world of engineering.
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